Los Angeles Mission College
Curriculum Committee
Program Narrative
AA-T
Program Title: Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer
Item 1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a
bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this
degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. This
degree will provide the student with a strong foundation in the discipline, as well as breadth of
exposure to various areas included in this field.
Students completing this program will be prepared to:
1. Differentiate the evidence-based research supporting the wellness effects of exercise in our
communities, schools, work place and clinical settings.
2. Identify the uniqueness of kinesiology as a discipline and its integration of a multi-dimensional
study and application of physical activity as it relates to biological, medical and health related
aspects of the human body.
3. Recognize the areas of study and professional opportunities associated with the Kinesiology
major.
4. Complete a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Kinesiology at any CSU campus.
Item 2. Catalog Description
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is an academic program that focuses on the art and
science of human movement throughout the lifespan. The Kinesiology major focuses on the anatomy,
physiology and biochemistry of human movement as well as the leading applications to exercise and
rehabilitation therapy. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer will provide a strong
foundation in the discipline, as well as breadth of exposure to various areas included in the discipline
such as teaching (pedagogy), coaching, group fitness, personal training, health/fitness promotion,
exercise physiology, biomechanics, athletic training, sports management and dance. Kinesiology
majors are given opportunities to develop methodological and research skills used to understand and
evaluate a variety of human movement including dance and sport / skill related activities. The
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer will provide the student with a broad based course of
study with an emphasis in science related curriculum that will prepare the student for transfer and
completion of a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology or a similar major.
To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:
(1) Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units to include the following:
A. General Education requirements as identified on the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General EducationBreadth, and
B. A minimum of 21 semester units within the major or area of emphasis, as determined by
the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees.
A grade of “C” (grade of 2.0) or better is required in all courses necessary for the major
or area of emphasis.
(2) A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Program Requirements (as they will appear in the LAMC Catalog)
Required Core: (14 units)
Kin 100-Introduction to Kinesiology
Anatomy 1-Human Anatomy with Lab
AND
Physiology 1-Human Physiology with Lab
Movement based Courses (3 unit minimum)
Select one course maximum from any three of the following areas:
Area 1
Kin 201-Swimming Skills
Kin 303-Aqua Aerobics
Area 2
Kin 316-Karate
Area 3
DanceTQ 462-Modern Dance
Area 4
Kin 347-Pilates Mat
Kin 329-Body Conditioning
Kin 332-Step Aerobics
Kin 350-Weight Training
Kin 330-Cardio Kickboxing
Kin 351-Yoga
Area 5
Badminton Skills
Tennis Skills
Golf Skills
Bowling Skills
Area 6
Kin 286-Baseball Skills
Kin 289-Soccer Skills
Kin 291-Volleyball Skills
Kin Ath 503-Intercollegiate Athletics – Baseball
Kin Ath 511-Intercollegiate Athletics – Soccer
Kin 387- Basketball
Kin Ath 516- Intercollegiate Athletics – Volleyball
3 units
4 units
4 units
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
2 units
2 units
1 unit
2 units
Kin Ath 552- Intercollegiate Sports – Conditioning &
Skills Training
1 unit
List A - Select 2 courses (6 units) from the following:
Math 227-Statistics
Bio 3-Introduction to Biology
Chem 51-Fundamentals of Chemistry I
OR
Chem 101-General Chemistry I
Physics 6-General Physics I
Kin Maj 101-First Aid/CPR
4 units
4 units
5 units
5 units
4 units
3 units
Major Total: 21 units
Double-Counted (IGETC/CSU): 12-18 units
IGETC/CSU GE Breath: 37-39 units
Electives (CSU Transferrable – IGETC/CSU): 3-11 units
Degree Total: 60 units